Distilleries

Distillery design rooted in craft, process, and place

CMA Architects brings specialist expertise in the design and delivery of whisky and gin distilleries, Spirit production buildings and diverse industrial facilities across Scotland. Our work is rooted in a clear understanding of the technical, cultural and commercial drivers that shape these projects; from process‑flow efficiency and safety requirements to brand expression and market value. As well as understanding the key visitor experience and the sensitivities of remote rural landscapes.

Across distillery architecture, process‑led design, visitor experience, industrial infrastructure and technical compliance, we combine rigorous technical knowledge and experience with an appreciation of place and identity. We design production environments that are efficient, safe and resilient. We shape still houses, mash and fermentation spaces around the realities of malt grain handling along with understanding of the utilities and environmental controls required. We create visitor routes, tasting rooms and hospitality spaces that communicate the character of each brand.

Our experience extends to warehouses, bottling halls, workshops and management buildings, ensuring that operational needs are met across the full site. With a strong grasp of rural planning, heritage settings and environmental constraints. We guide clients through complex approvals with clarity and confidence. From concept to completion, our team ensures full compliance with ATEX ratings, DSEAR and COMAH regulations. We pay particular care to fire safety, ventilation, access and environmental standards. We deliver projects that perform, endure and contribute meaningfully to Scotland’s distilling landscape.

We guide clients ranging from small independent startups to large multi-site corporate clients. Working from detailed concepts up to completed facilities.